Drive or Fly: Trumann, AR to Paragould, AR?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for JBR–JBR. At 34 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

54m

Distance

34.8 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

14 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 50m

3m in the air

Air Distance

27 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Trumann, AR → JBR 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JBR → Paragould, AR 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Trumann, AR JBR — Jonesboro Municipal Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

Paragould, AR JBR — Jonesboro Municipal Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JBR and JBR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 43m

34m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US1150s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Trumann, AR → Marked Tree (Jordans Quick Stop) (MKM6) 16m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 34m

Arrival 10m

Jonesboro (JET Transfer Station) (JNB6) → Paragould, AR 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From MKM6 — Marked Tree (Jordans Quick Stop) 11 mi, ~16m drive

To JNB6 — Jonesboro (JET Transfer Station) 18 mi, ~28m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	54m	2h 50m	1h 43m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	14 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

34.8 mi 53m

via US 49; AR 1, I 555

Shortest (+6 min)

33.7 mi 59m

via AR 135, AR 158, AR 69

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Trumann, AR to Paragould, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.